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Hope

Idaho · 86 residents · 0.977 sq mi
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Hope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $331,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 38.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
+9%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+7%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32681041401761990201020202024Hope
2024112
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,661
+1%since 2000
from $19,468 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
+33.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade34.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−44.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
34.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
13.9
+93%since 2000
from 7.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−22%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.4%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hope, Idaho?

Hope, Idaho has about 86 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hope, Idaho?

The typical household in Hope, Idaho earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hope, Idaho expensive?

In Hope, Idaho, the median home is worth about $331,300, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Hope, Idaho?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hope, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hope, Idaho?

About 38.8% of people in Hope, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hope, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Hope, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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